# Seasoned Mushroom Chips MudLrk's Shiitake Mushroom Chips are Flavored with Spices, Herbs & Veggies By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-06-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-chip References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/13969-top-trends-at-the-2019-summer-fancy-food-show) & [mudlrk](https://mudlrk.com/) Over the past few years, health-conscious consumers have turned to snacks that can be consumed as an alternative to potato chips, including [fruit, vegetable and even mushroom chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-veggie-chips). MudLrk offers [Shiitake Mushroom Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-shiitake-mushrooms) that are fried in palm oil at a low temerature and seasoned with herbs, spices and dried vegetables to form satisfying flavors like Ranch, Kansas City BBQ and Sriracha. These mushroom chips are free from gluten and preservatives and share a great source of fiber. People around the world have been consuming shiitake mushrooms for centuries and now MudLrk offers them in a convenient format for snacking that comes in compostable packaging. From mushroom-based jerky alternatives to [mushroom-infused chocolate and granola bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoday), medicinal mushrooms are being integrated into a variety of better-for-you snacks to share the benefits of mycotherapy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mushroom-based Snacks:** Exploring the potential of using mushrooms as the main ingredient in snack products, offering a healthier and unique alternative to traditional snacks. - **Functional Ingredients:** Incorporating functional ingredients like herbs, spices, and dried vegetables into snack products to enhance taste and provide additional health benefits. - **Mycotherapy Snacks:** Integrating medicinal mushrooms into snack products as a way to promote the health benefits associated with mycotherapy. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthy Snacks:** The healthy snack industry can explore the use of mushrooms as a main ingredient to cater to health-conscious consumers looking for alternative snack options. - **Organic Food:** The organic food industry can leverage the growing popularity of mushroom-based snacks to offer organic and natural alternatives to conventional snacks. - **Functional Food:** The functional food industry can incorporate mushrooms, herbs, spices, and dried vegetables into their product offerings to create functional snack options with added health benefits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Umami Mushroom Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-crisps.md) - [Shiitake Mushroom Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiitake-mushroom-crisps.md) - [Ultra-Crunchy Mushroom Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popadelics.md) - [Gourmet Vegetable-Based Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hunter-foods.md) - [Mushroom Chip Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popadelics-1.md) - [Baked Nutrient-Dense Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confetti-veggie-chips.md) - [Vegan Mushroom Jerkys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-meati-jerky.md) - [Savory Sticky Rice Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sticky-rice-chips.md) - [Plant-Based Mushroom Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-balls.md)